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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Miles (ranked 3887 p4p, 492 weight class) and Helmut Tagwerker (ranked 22186 p4p, 884 weight class). Alfred Miles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helmut Tagwerker's chin.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helmut Tagwerker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tagwerker closes the distance and pushes Miles back into the cage.
Tagwerker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miles prevents Tagwerker from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tagwerker can't break the clinch.
Miles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miles.
Come on Miles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miles is working Tagwerker over against the cage.
Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tagwerker's efforts to push away.
Miles leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Miles.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miles.
Miles blocks a body shot from Tagwerker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagwerker tries to land knees in the clinch but Miles avoids the damage to the body.
Miles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tagwerkers head.
Miles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miles tries to land knees in the clinch but Tagwerker avoids the damage to the body.
Miles is working Tagwerker over against the cage.
Tagwerker looks winded!
Miles cracks Tagwerker with a nice body shot.
Miles slowing the pace effectively.
Tagwerker avoids a wild elbow strike from Miles.
Miles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles stalling against the cage.
Miles digs a right hand underneath Tagwerker's ribcage. Tagwerker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miles is working for takedown but Tagwerker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miles lands with a light punch inside.
Tagwerker can't break the clinch.
Miles lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Miles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Miles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miles gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Miles has Tagwerker pressed against the cage.
Tagwerker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tagwerker to the mat. Tagwerker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Tagwerker wants to get back to his feet but Miles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagwerker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miles is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miles throws a right and a left that Tagwerker avoids nicely.
Miles clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tagwerker missing with knees to the body.
Miles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Miles works on Tagwerker's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tagwerker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles.
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles lands a right hand.
Tagwerker has Miles pressed against the cage.
Miles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tagwerker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Miles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tagwerker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles moves into the clinch.
Miles tries to work over Tagwerker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Tagwerker.
Tagwerker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tagwerker pushes Miles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Miles.
Tagwerker managing to block the knees to the body from Miles.
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Tagwerker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tagwerker blocks an elbow strike from Miles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tagwerker swings wildly with an uppercut but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Miles to work.
Miles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tagwerker can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tagwerker wants to break free but Miles has control.
Tagwerker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tagwerker letting Miles take a breather here.
Miles tries to land knees in the clinch but Tagwerker avoids the damage to the body.
Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Miles avoids a wild elbow strike from Tagwerker.
Miles scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tagwerker managing to block the knees to the body from Miles.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miles.
Tagwerker tries to break free but Miles pushes him back against the cage.
Alfred Miles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tagwerker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miles is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles blocks an uppercut.
Tagwerker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miles.
Miles stalling.
Miles is leaning against Tagwerker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tagwerker is breathing heavily.
Tagwerker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tagwerker wants to get back to striking at distance but Miles won't allow it.
Miles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tagwerker lands a left hand.
Tagwerker working hard to break the clinch.
Tagwerker tries to circle away but Miles has him pinned against the cage.
Miles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miles lands a hook that snaps the head of Tagwerker backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles pushes Tagwerker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tagwerker trying to land knees to the body.
Miles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tagwerker up against the cage.
Miles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tagwerker backwards.
Tagwerker is rocked!
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tagwerker is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles finish him?
Tagwerker misses with a body punch.
Tagwerker tumbles to the floor! Miles threw a big shot that dropped him and now Miles is on top looking to finish! Tagwerker has guard but can he survive?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tagwerker wants to stand but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
Miles's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tagwerker seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagwerker wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.
Tagwerker trying to control the position.
Miles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miles throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Miles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Miles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Tagwerker.
Tagwerker doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Tagwerker circles away.
Miles closes the distance and clinches up with Tagwerker, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes Tagwerker against the cage but Tagwerker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miles is defended easily by Tagwerker.
Miles tries to clinch but Tagwerker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Tagwerker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tagwerker needs to keep his hands up - Miles had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Miles.
Miles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Miles there.
Miles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miles prevents a body shot from Tagwerker.
A head punch on the inside from Tagwerker fails to land.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miles has Tagwerker pressed against the cage, preventing Tagwerker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miles.
Tagwerker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miles stalling against the cage.
Miles gets through Tagwerker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miles stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles pushes Tagwerker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tagwerker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles digs a right hand into Tagwerker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tagwerker's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Miles.
Miles scores with a shot to the side of Tagwerker's head.
Miles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tagwerkers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Miles.
Miles effectively controlling the action here.
Miles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miles seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Miles tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Tagwerker controls the action.
Tagwerker is trying to break free.
Tagwerker throws a punch but it's blocked by Miles.
Miles stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a shot to the body.
Tagwerker takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tagwerker.
Miles is leaning against Tagwerker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miles gets through Tagwerker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miles lands a shot to the body.
Miles leaning against his opponent.
Miles lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miles keeps control of Tagwerker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miles lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Miles.
Miles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tagwerker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagwerker takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles works on Tagwerker's body with a couple of short punches.
Miles digs a right hand into Tagwerker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tagwerker's gas tank.
Miles is working Tagwerker over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles.
Miles creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tagwerker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tagwerker drops to his knees and Miles pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Miles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Erich Von Manstein (ranked 5680 p4p, 584 weight class) and Dmitry Klokov (ranked 4693 p4p, 500 weight class). Von Manstein comes to the cage accompanied by Preußens Gloria. This should be a great matchup!
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Erich Von Manstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Klokov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klokov thuds a left hand into Von Manstein's body.
Von Manstein throws a wild body kick that Klokov sees coming a mile off.
Klokov lands with a nice body punch.
Klokov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Manstein moves forwards but Klokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klokov connects with a body shot that sends Von Manstein's belly button to the back.
Von Manstein is breathing heavily.
Klokov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Manstein eats them both and turns towards Klokov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Fritz Erich Von Manstein has been cut.
Klokov jabs Von Manstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Manstein finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Klokov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Von Manstein falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Klokov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Dixon (ranked 3581 p4p, 125 weight class) and Kent McCurdy (ranked 5849 p4p, 206 weight class). Dixon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saturday Nights All Right For Fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buddy Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kent McCurdy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCurdy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon cracks McCurdy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCurdy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dixon finish him?
It looks like Kent McCurdy has been cut.
Dixon circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McCurdy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Dixon wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buddy Dixon!
Buddy Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Smaxsons (ranked 4860 p4p, 600 weight class) and Ray Jay Ray (ranked 4288 p4p, 540 weight class). Smaxsons's entrance music is "X gon' give it to ya" by DMX. A fine choice. Ray Jay Ray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clinton Smaxsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Jay Ray!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay Ray takes the fight into the clinch.
Smaxsons tries to break free but Jay Ray pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Smaxsons.
Smaxsons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Jay Ray.
Jay Ray lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Clinton Smaxsons has been cut.
Jay Ray misses with some punches.
Jay Ray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jay Ray blocks an uppercut.
Jay Ray cracks Smaxsons with a nice body shot.
Smaxsons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smaxsons walks into a left hand.
Smaxsons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jay Ray gets a clinch.
Jay Ray lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaxsons is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jay Ray is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Smaxsons to the mat. Smaxsons regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jay Ray is looking to work some ground and pound but Smaxsons has wrist control.
Jay Ray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smaxsons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaxsons is looking to stand up but Jay Ray isn't so interested in that idea.
Jay Ray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jay Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jay Ray tries to clinch up.
Ray Jay Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaxsons misses with a wild body shot.
Jay Ray scores with a punch to the head.
Smaxsons scores with a body shot.
Smaxsons throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jay Ray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jay Ray with a knee to the head.
Smaxsons is rocked!
Smaxsons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jay Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jay Ray as Smaxsons tries to tie him up.
Jay Ray has Smaxsons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smaxsons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smaxsons is trying to break the clinch but Jay Ray is controlling him.
Jay Ray cracks Smaxsons with a nice body shot.
Jay Ray digs a right hand underneath Smaxsons's ribcage. Smaxsons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jay Ray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay Ray lands an elbow just above Smaxsons 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jay Ray.
Oh Smaxsons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinton Smaxsons's cut is getting worse.
Jay Ray unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smaxsons! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jay Ray is unloading with more strikes now! Smaxsons drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Jay Ray!
Clinton Smaxsons spoke after the fight, saying 'Much respect to my opponent and he has my full respect. I'll be back to avenge this loss. I have plenty of growth in me and I'll keep training hard. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Babakov (ranked 2619 p4p, 280 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 7774 p4p, 545 weight class). Sergei Babakov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Babakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babakov digs a good hook to Websphere's body.
Babakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Babakov has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere is trying to break the clinch but Babakov is controlling him.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere trying to control the position but instead, Babakov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Websphere into the cage.
Websphere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Babakov.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Websphere pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere stalling against the cage.
Babakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babakov blocks the body kick.
Babakov throws out a powerful jab.
Websphere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Babakov lands with a straight right. Websphere didn't see that one coming.
Websphere throws out a leg kick but Babakov moves out of range and Websphere only half commits.
Babakov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babakov.
Websphere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babakov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babakov working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
Babakov throws a head punch that misses.
Babakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere tries to break the clinch but Babakov is controlling the position.
Babakov lands a left hand.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Babakov controls his hands.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch but Babakov keeps him there for the moment.
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakov misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Babakov.
Babakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Babakov.
A short right from Babakov.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by Babakov.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
Babakov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Babakov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Babakov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Babakov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Babakov lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere lands a nice uppercut.
Websphere blocks an uppercut.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
Babakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Websphere's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Websphere's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Websphere on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babakov.
A right hand to the body from Websphere.
Good body shot from Babakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Babakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Websphere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babakov.
Babakov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Babakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Babakov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Websphere manages to circle out of the way.
Websphere throws a sloppy head kick and Babakov moves out of range easily.
Websphere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Babakov takes a step back to recover.
Websphere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top.
Babakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Babakov breaks from the clinch.
Babakov clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babakov misses with a body punch.
Babakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sergei Babakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage.
Websphere prevents a body shot from Babakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Babakov cracks Websphere with a nice body shot.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Websphere is trying to break the clinch but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Websphere throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babakov lands with a right to the head.
Babakov tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babakov lands with a left to the head.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Babakov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Babakov.
Websphere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Babakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babakov.
Babakov misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Babakov.
Websphere blocking some punches.
Websphere tries to throw a body punch but Babakov avoids it by throwing Websphere back against the cage.
Babakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babakov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Websphere prevents it.
A short left from Babakov.
Websphere stalling.
Babakov tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Babakov back against the cage.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Babakov.
Babakov lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Babakov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Websphere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Websphere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babakovs head.
Websphere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Babakov moved out of range nicely.
As Websphere tries to get set, Babakov tries to push him back and clinch up but Websphere manages to avoid the attempt.
Babakov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Websphere.
Babakov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Babakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Babakov.
Babakov scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
A short uppercut from Babakov.
Still in the clinch, Babakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Websphere slowing the pace effectively.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babakov lands with a left to the head.
Babakov has Websphere pressed against the cage, preventing Websphere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babakov presses Websphere against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Babakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Websphere.
Websphere tries a body shot but Babakov blocks it.
Websphere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
Websphere is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Babakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babakov lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Babakov dominated that second round.
That's time! Babakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Websphere wants to stall.
Babakov lands a left hand.
Websphere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babakov has him pressed against the cage.
Websphere wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere pressing his opponent against the cage.
Websphere lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babakov working aggressively here.
Babakov lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Babakov.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babakov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Websphere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere tries to stall but Babakov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babakov blocks a body shot from Websphere.
Babakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Websphere blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Babakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babakov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babakov.
Babakov works on Websphere's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webspheres head.
Babakov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babakov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babakov tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babakov.
Websphere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Websphere doesn't seem bothered though.
Websphere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Websphere connects with a single shot there.
Websphere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Websphere throws a right hand that misses
and Babakov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babakov.
Websphere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Babakov moves out of range of the body kick from Websphere.
As Websphere tries to get set, Babakov tries to push him back and clinch up but Websphere manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Babakov as he checks the leg kick.
Babakov cracks Websphere with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Websphere misses with the head strike.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Babakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Babakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sergei Babakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babakov keeps control of Websphere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere tries to break free but Babakov pushes him back against the cage.
Websphere manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Babakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Websphere doesn't seem phased though.
Websphere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babakov is looking to clinch.
Babakov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Websphere momentarily.
Babakov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babakov blocks an uppercut.
BM Websphere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Websphere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babakov backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Babakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Babakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 3506 p4p, 327 weight class) and Callum Welsh (ranked 5304 p4p, 465 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Callum Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh wants to stall.
Welsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Welsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Welsh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Welsh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Welsh missing with knees to the body.
Cruz avoiding damage as Welsh throws knees to the body.
Welsh throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Welsh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cruz lands a knee to the head.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Welsh looks winded!
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz working Welsh over with knees to the body.
Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cruz landing knees to the body.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welsh takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Welsh is rocked!
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Welsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Cruz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Welsh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Welsh drops to his knees and Cruz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 3293 p4p, 325 weight class) and Ruben Rivera (ranked 2468 p4p, 265 weight class). Ruben Rivera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruben Rivera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera wants to counter the offense by Vovchanchyn and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivera.
Rivera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vovchanchyn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vovchanchyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right to the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn can't break the clinch.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Vovchanchyn blocks with his arms.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovchanchyn is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Vovchanchyn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Rivera.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Vovchanchyn.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rivera.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stalling in the clinch from Rivera.
Vovchanchyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera lands a knee to the body.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vovchanchyn can't break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Vovchanchyn won't want to take too many of those.
Vovchanchyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vovchanchyn letting Rivera take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Rivera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vovchanchyn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivera's hands.
Vovchanchyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vovchanchyn blocks the body kick.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Rivera moves into the clinch.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rivera lands a knee to the head.
Rivera avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rivera obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovchanchyn is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Rivera to work.
Rivera misses with a knee to the head.
Vovchanchyn being controlled against the cage.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vovchanchyn blocks it with crossed arms.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Vovchanchyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vovchanchyn.
Rivera slowing the pace effectively.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vovchanchyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike.
Rivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn trying to land knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a push kick but Vovchanchyn slaps the foot to one side.
Rivera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Vovchanchyn sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Vovchanchyn avoids it this time.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vovchanchyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vovchanchyn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera forces Vovchanchyn back against the cage and clinches.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Rivera with a knee to the head.
Ruben Rivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovchanchyn is defending well for now.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovchanchyn is defending well for now.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera stalling.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Rivera forces Vovchanchyn back against the cage and clinches.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage as Rivera throws knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Vovchanchyn blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vovchanchyn.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Vovchanchyn blocks with his arms.
Rivera lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivera lands a good knee to the midsection. Vovchanchyn won't want to take too many of those.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera stalling the fight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera avoiding damage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vovchanchyn throws a head punch that misses.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovchanchyn is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vovchanchyn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Rivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vovchanchyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vovchanchyn tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Vovchanchyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vovchanchyn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Igor Vovchanchyn.
I think Vovchanchyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
Igor Vovchanchyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 4719 p4p, 415 weight class) and Johny Vargas (ranked 2825 p4p, 263 weight class). Ribbler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smash Mouth - All Star. Vargas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drake - Trophies. Johny Vargas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas has his takedown stuffed
and Ribbler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vargas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribbler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vargas somewhat.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Ribbler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vargas.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas tests Ribbler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribbler circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribbler loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribbler's waist but Ribbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Vargas misses
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribbler's half guard.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Vargas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vargas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribbler's half guard.
Ribbler kicks Vargas off and gets back to his feet.
Ribbler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Ribbler moves out of range.
Vargas works Ribbler's body with a nice hook.
Vargas moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas shoots in but Ribbler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler lands a jab.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Ribbler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbler gets caught flat footed, as Vargas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas postures up in Ribbler's guard and throws a big left but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vargas has picked Ribbler up and slammed him! Ribbler can't keep hold of the triangle and Vargas manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.
Johny Vargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribbler is being controlled here.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries to move to mount but Ribbler blocks the move with his legs.
Vargas working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is looking to take a break and control but Ribbler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vargas connects with a decent elbow.
Vargas controlling the position from side mount.
Ribbler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vargas wants to take a breather but Ribbler is having none of it.
Vargas is controlling the pace.
Vargas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribbler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas stalling.
Ribbler is looking to control Vargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Vargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribbler is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Ribbler circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribbler is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.
Ribbler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vargas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ribbler is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looking to control but Ribbler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vargas content just to control the position here.
Vargas tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler slips under a jab from Vargas.
Ribbler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vargas moves away from the strike by Ribbler.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Ribbler counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
Ribbler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Ribbler.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas tries to bum rush Ribbler with a series of wild strikes but Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribbler finish him?
Ibbe Ribbler is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbler as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas fails to land the takedown.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribbler avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Ribbler avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Ribbler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ribbler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Ribbler tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ribbler is trying to control but can't.
Ribbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
Ribbler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vargas has passed into side control.
Vargas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas controls the position.
Ribbler pushes Vargas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vargas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas taking a break here but Ribbler is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ribbler is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Ribbler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Ribbler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ibbe Ribbler.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johny Vargas!
A relieved looking Johny Vargas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cerrone (ranked 1720 p4p, 42 weight class) and Roger Arbuckle (ranked 4329 p4p, 144 weight class). David Cerrone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Arbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone looks to throw the jab but Arbuckle is out of range.
Cerrone checks a leg kick nicely.
Arbuckle misses with a low kick as Cerrone jumps back.
Cerrone lands a head kick!
Arbuckle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cerrone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arbuckle's head.
Nice defenses there by Arbuckle.
Arbuckle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cerrone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone is looking to reverse the position.
Arbuckle landing a few strikes.
Arbuckle with the ground and pound but Cerrone regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cerrone wants to control but Arbuckle is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arbuckle in particular looking to stall.
Arbuckle is keen to just control but Cerrone is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arbuckle in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbuckle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cerrone is trying to get back to full guard.
Arbuckle lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arbuckle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cerrone defending well though.
Cerrone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arbuckle.
Cerrone is pressing down on Arbuckle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cerrone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arbuckle defends well.
Arbuckle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cerrone's head.
Arbuckle trying to control but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Arbuckle is fighting to break Cerrone's control of his arms but Cerrone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbuckle cracks Cerrone with a solid left hand.
Cerrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arbuckle defends it easily.
Arbuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
Arbuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arbuckle throws a strike but Cerrone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cerrone pushing down on Arbuckle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arbuckle tries to roll over but Cerrone keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arbuckle is pressing down on Cerrone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arbuckle is looking to sweep but instead, Cerrone has passed into half guard.
Cerrone is working for a submission of some sort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arbuckle is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Arbuckle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cerrone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arbuckle dives on top into guard.
Arbuckle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cerrone has his foot on Arbuckle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arbuckle works his way back into a safe position though.
Arbuckle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cerrone is trying to control the position but Arbuckle postures up.
Arbuckle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cerrone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arbuckle throws a big right hand that misses.
Cerrone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arbuckle throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely.
Cerrone is pulling down on Arbuckle's head. It's preventing any offense from Arbuckle, at least for the moment.
Arbuckle throws an elbow that misses. Cerrone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arbuckle's guard. Nice move by Cerrone!
Arbuckle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cerrone is one step ahead there.
Arbuckle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Arbuckle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cerrone throws a right and a left that Arbuckle avoids nicely.
Arbuckle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cerrone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cerrone throws a looping overhand right but Arbuckle ducks down to avoid it.
Cerrone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Cerrone.
Arbuckle fails with a takedown attempt.
Cerrone throws a big counter combination but Arbuckle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arbuckle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Cerrone as he connects with a hook.
Arbuckle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cerrone gets full guard.
Arbuckle wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Arbuckle is in close to Cerrone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arbuckle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cerrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbuckle stands up over Cerrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arbuckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrone keeping full guard, as Arbuckle tries to pass.
Arbuckle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arbuckle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cerrone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arbuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerrone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cerrone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arbuckle throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely.
Cerrone keeping moving, preventing Arbuckle from controlling successfully.
Cerrone looking to control.
Arbuckle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cerrone's head.
Arbuckle is working Cerrone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roger Arbuckle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cerrone is adopting a defensive guard.
Arbuckle throws a strike but Cerrone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbuckle looking for a sweep. Not yet Arbuckle, not yet.
Arbuckle is still trying to improve position.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arbuckle wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
Arbuckle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arbuckle wants to sweep here but Cerrone controlling him for the moment.
Cerrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arbuckle being controlled here, momentarily.
Arbuckle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cerrone stopping the sweep attempt from Arbuckle.
Cerrone trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbuckle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerrone stays in close to Arbuckle's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arbuckle.
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cerrone throws a hook to the side of Arbuckle's head but Arbuckle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David Cerrone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arbuckle dips to his left and cracks Cerrone with an uppercut!
Arbuckle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arbuckle looks to land a combination but Cerrone avoids it well.
Arbuckle misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arbuckle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cerrone.
Cerrone scores with a nice right hand.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Arbuckle.
Cerrone lands the left hand.
Cerrone throws a right hand that Arbuckle ducks under and follows up with a left that Arbuckle also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arbuckle! But no joy.
Arbuckle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cerrone.
A jab from Cerrone finds it's way through Arbuckle's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cerrone sends Arbuckle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cerrone is motioning to the referee to let Arbuckle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Arbuckle is rocked!
It looks like Roger Arbuckle has been cut.
Cerrone finds Arbuckle's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Arbuckle flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Cerrone lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Arbuckle will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cerrone!
Our winner, David Cerrone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Boxing (ranked 1826 p4p, 215 weight class) and Samuel Douglas (ranked 2030 p4p, 235 weight class). Douglas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Samuel Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punch Boxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Boxing misses with an uppercut.
Boxing throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Boxing cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Douglas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boxing misses with a straight left.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxing.
A solid body kick from Douglas.
Boxing slips under a jab.
Boxing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boxing misses with a looping right.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
Boxing swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Douglas tests Boxing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Punch Boxing has been cut.
Samuel Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boxing is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
Douglas seems to be stalking Boxing here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Boxing drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samuel Douglas!
A very excited looking Samuel Douglas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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